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Business risk services
Organisations must understand and manage risk and seek an appropriate balance between risk and opportunities.
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Cybersecurity
As organisations become increasingly dependent on digital technology, the opportunities for cyber criminals continue to grow.
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Business consulting
We can formulate solutions to keep you ahead of disruptive change.
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Valuations
Our valuation specialists blend technical expertise with a pragmatic outlook to deliver support during transactions, restructuring and disputes.
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Transactional advisory services
Helping you with successful growth deals throughout your business life cycle.
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Recovery and reorganisation
Workable solutions to maximise your value and deliver sustainable recovery.
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Mergers and acquisitions
Strategic growth decision making. Globalisation and company growth ambitions are driving an increase in M&A activity worldwide.
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Forensic and investigation services
Rapid and customised approach to investigations and dispute resolution.
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International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Our member firm IFRS advisers can help you navigate the complexity of the Standards so you can focus your time and effort on running your business.
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Audit quality monitoring
A key component of our global strategy is to promote the delivery of consistent, high quality client service worldwide.
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Global audit technology
We apply our global audit methodology through an integrated set of software tools known as the Voyager suite.
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Corporate and business tax
Growing businesses need strong tax management to meet current and future tax liabilities and we can help you achieve this, whatever challenges you face.
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Direct international tax
We have the insight and agility to create the strategies you need to respond quickly to ever-changing tax laws.
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Global mobility services
In a globalised world, businesses must work seamlessly across borders. Organisations operate in multiple countries and view international expansion as a strategic objective.
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Indirect international tax
With more goods and services crossing national borders than ever before, you may be facing indirect tax obligations in many countries – even those where your customer is located.
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Innovation and investment incentives
Dynamic businesses must continually innovate to maintain competitiveness, evolve and grow. Valuable tax reliefs are available to support innovative activities, irrespective of your tax profile.
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Private client services
Protecting business and personal wealth is of upmost importance for private clients worldwide. At Grant Thornton, we bring reason and instinct to all aspects of your personal finance and compliance planning.
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Transfer pricing
The laws surrounding transfer pricing are becoming ever more complex, as tax affairs of multinational companies are facing scrutiny from media, regulators and the public.
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Tax policy
Grant Thornton’s teams can work with you to help you understand these regulations, develop a strategy tailored to your business’ individual tax needs and manage tax risk around the globe.
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Business process solutions
As organisations grow, back office processes and meeting reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions can become a distraction. We remove the burden of back office operations and worries about compliance to enable you to focus on growth.
Mark Bishop
Location: Thames Valley, UK
At Grant Thornton: Associate director, assurance
Outside the office: Would love to visit Mars
Share a fun personal fact with us
As much as I’d love to say it was, accountancy wasn’t my first choice of career. I originally wanted to be an astronaut and applied to the European Space Agency when I was at university – unfortunately (or fortunately for Grant Thornton) I didn’t quite make the grade.
I would have applied for the Mars One trip, but my wife would never have joined me.
What attracted you to Grant Thornton?
The business provides you with the opportunity to develop to a high level of seniority quickly. The mix of clients means you can take on a leading role, working with high profile, dynamic individuals at a very early stage in your career. Having interviewed at one of the Big 4, I simply don’t think I would have gotten the same opportunities with that company.
What lessons have you learned during your time with the company?
When I joined Grant Thornton as a graduate a decade ago, I knew nothing about business or accounting. I didn’t even know what a balance sheet was so I could easily write a few hundred pages on what I’ve learned.
However, the biggest thing I’ve learned isn’t about accounting, but leadership. Our firm is full of incredibly dynamic and passionate people right through the organisation, which has given me the opportunity to observe some fantastic leaders and develop my own style.
My experience
“Our firm is full of incredibly dynamic and passionate people, which has given me the opportunity to observe some fantastic leadership.”
Have you made friends at work?
I’ve absolutely made lifelong friends. My wife joined as a graduate a couple of years after I did (and quickly moved to tax from assurance to get away from me) and one of the ushers at my wedding joined at the same time I did. Having recently graduated from the advanced manager programme, that group of lifelong friends now extends to the US, Canada, Australia and beyond.
What have been the highlights of your experience with Grant Thornton?
First, I’ve been lucky enough to spend time work-shadowing both our former and current CEO. It was very much a no-holds-barred look at how things work at Grant Thornton. I got a huge amount out of the experience.
The second was taking part in the advanced manager programme – a 12-month initiative focused on developing the leaders of tomorrow from across the globe. Around 60 of us spent three intensive weeks in Chicago, Madrid and Bangkok learning and sharing our experiences on leadership, distinctive client service and winning work.
How would you describe the culture at Grant Thornton in ten words or fewer?
Incredibly challenging, in a good way, yet hugely supportive.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received while working at Grant Thornton?
Never give anyone advice – instead help them to find a solution that works for them. People genuinely believe and are energised by their own ideas.